Learn About Ovarian Cancer
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Recognize this initiative by considering the following ways you might be able to reduce your risk of developing ovarian cancer:
- Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity may increase the risk for several types of cancer, including ovarian.
- Limit certain substances. Smoking and alcohol consumption may also increase the risk of developing cancer.
- Reconsider hormone therapy. Certain types of estrogen hormone therapy after menopause may increase the chance of developing ovarian cancer.
Talk with your doctor to learn more about potential risk factors and prevention methods.
What to Know for National Cholesterol Education Month
In recognition of National Cholesterol Education Month, learn how this potentially problematic substance can affect your health.
What Is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a wax-like material found in your blood that performs several key functions related to your cells, digestion and hormones. There are two primary types:
- High-density lipoprotein (HDL) – also known as “good” cholesterol and can help remove other forms from your bloodstream.
- Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) – known as “bad” cholesterol, can cause buildup in your arteries, leading to increased risk of stroke and heart attack.
How to Limit LDL
- Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and limit saturated fats.
- Exercise regularly, including at least 30 minutes of physical activity daily.
- Do not smoke.
- Limit alcohol consumption.
If you’re concerned about your cholesterol, talk to your doctor.
Detecting Potential Signs of Gambling Addiction
In the modern world, gambling has become a tempting and easily accessible hobby. With sports betting, online card games and other opportunities readily available with the touch of a smartphone, it may be hard to control urges and limit betting.
What Is Gambling Addiction?
Also known as gambling disorder or compulsive gambling, this issue generally entails betting patterns that disregard negative consequences on a person’s life.
Of course, not everyone who gambles develops an addiction. Still, when this does occur, it can have adverse impacts beyond the bettor’s finances, including negatively affecting their career, personal relationships and ability to focus.
How to Identify a Gambling Problem
Be on the lookout for the following behaviors:
- Borrowing or asking for money to fund a bet or debt
- Feeling upset or restless when not gambling
- Concealing, downplaying or lying about gambling frequency or stakes
- Seeking out gambling as a thrill or escape from other issues (e.g., stress or depression)
- Increasing bet amounts over time
- Developing new hobbies or interests based on gambling opportunities
Learn More
Contact us today for more mental health and wellness resources or talk to your doctor or a mental health professional if you believe you may have a gambling issue.
Possible Ways to Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of cancer deaths among U.S. men.
While there are certain risk factors you may not be able to control regarding prostate cancer, such as getting older and your genetics, you may be able to at least control some things.
In recognition of September being Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, consider the following steps to potentially reduce your risk:
- Reduce your consumption of alcohol, trans fats, saturated fats, and charred meats.
- Add green tea and soy to your diet, as well as more fruits and vegetables.
- Exercise regularly.
- Either quit smoking or avoid starting in the first place.
- Increase your vitamin D levels.
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